This was their first conversation, yet it also marked a significant step towards bringing their minds and bodies closer.
He was slightly taken aback and did not respond immediately. However, she simply retreated slightly, saying, "If you don't want to, it's fine." Her voice remained devoid of any fluctuation, as if his answer truly didn't matter to her.
Actually, it probably didn't matter after all.
After she spoke, she prepared to turn away.
"Wait." But in the next moment, he uncontrollably stopped her.
Ling Xi paused slightly but did not turn back, though he knew she was still waiting for his... answer, and this might be his last chance.
"Then let's do it together." He finally said, his voice calm and unwavering. After a pause, he suddenly asked again, "I want to know why you chose to spar with me." There was never any interaction between them before, was there?
